Looking for vegan Instant Pot recipes? This collection of recipes from around the web has delicious options for main dishes, sides, soups, dessert, and more! All oil free, plant based, and many of them gluten free!
What is an Instant Pot?
An Instant pot is a multi function cooker that saves energy and time in your kitchen. My Instant Pot is one of the first models the company sold, and has settings for:
- Soup
- Poulty
- Meat/Stew
- Bean/Chili
- Rice
- Multigrain
- Saute
- Porridge
- Steam
- Slow Cooker
- Manual
- Keep Warm
Newer models have settings for yogurt, cake, eggs, and sous vide.
Many people are nervous about cooking with a pressure cooker because of horror stories they’ve heard of (or maybe experienced themselves) of pressure cookers exploding. Instant Pot has several built in safety features that prevent this from happening. You can put your ingredients in the pot, set it to cook, and walk away until it is done!
In addition to being safe to use, they cook foods quickly and with much less power than cooking on the stove top. And, they don’t heat up the kitchen in the summer time!
Which Instant Pot should I buy?
Instant pots come in a few different sizes. The 6 quart Instant Pots are the most common, and that is the size that I use. Most recipes published online and in cookbooks are developed for this size pot.
There are 3 quart Instant Pots designed for smaller batches of cooking. If you purchase a 3 quart pot, you will probably have to cut most recipes in half to fit in the pot. I don’t recommend getting the 3 quart as your main Instant Pot. They are handy, however if you are traveling or living in a dorm room. They are also useful as a second pot for tasks like cooking rice while your main dish is cooking in the larger pot.
The company now also makes 8 quart Instant Pots. This could be useful if you have a very large family.
What do vegans cook in Instant Pots?
Instant pots make meal prep quick and easy! You can make big batches of grains and beans (without soaking!) and eat them throughout the week, or store them in the freezer. Then use them in soups, stews, casseroles, salads, and bowls.
Soups, stews, and chili are favorites and cook much quicker in the Instant Pot. You can steam veggies, make seitan, cook pasta, make desserts, and with some models make yogurt.
I’ve gathered together some of my own favorite vegan Instant Pot recipes, along with some that I’ve gathered from around the web. They are all oil free and many are gluten free. You’re sure to find some recipes listed here that you’ll love!
Vegan Instant Pot Recipes
Instant Pot Vegetable Stew
This Instant Pot Vegetable Stew is the ultimate vegan comfort food! The tender vegetables with the thick, savory broth are so delicious!
Red Lentil Dal in the Instant Pot
Veggie filled Red Lentil Dal is pleasantly spiced, and so easy to make! Serve it over rice or with some flat bread for a tasty and comforting meal.
Vegan Potato Kale Soup
It's hard to believe that this Potato Kale soup is free of dairy and oil! It's so creamy and delicious! Cashews are added for extra creaminess, but the soup is just as delicious without them if you're avoiding nuts.
Vegan Sloppy Joes
Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes are a quick and easy meal you're going to love! Serve these sweet, savory lentils in a bun or spooned over a baked sweet potato or rice for a hearty, oil free meal.
Veggie Chili in the Instant Pot
Absolutely delicious Veggie Chili cooked quickly in the Instant Pot! Healthy, hearty, and packed with veggies and plant based nutrition!
Instant Pot Lentil Soup (Vegan & Oil Free)
Are you a lentil lover? Then you’ll love my instant pot lentil soup! Packed with protein and veggies, oil-free and gluten-free, it cooks up quickly for a hearty lunch or dinner.
Instant Pot Mexican Brown Rice
Easy Instant Pot Mexican brown rice. A delicious oil free side or filling for your favorite Mexican dishes!
Easy Vegan Black Bean Soup
This black bean soup is so delicious! It cooks up easily in your Instant Pot, is packed with vegetables, and is perfectly seasoned with southwest spices! Enjoy it for a hearty lunch or for dinner.
Instant Pot Vegetable Soup
Delicious Instant Pot vegetable soup! This tasty recipe is packed with vegetables and nutrients, and so much better than any soup from a can!
Vegan Split Pea Soup in the Instant Pot
This Instant Pot Split Pea Soup is filled with vegetables and tasty seasonings. It's a comforting meal the whole family will love!
Black Eyed Peas with Greens (Vegan)
Black eyed peas are often eaten on New Year's Day, but this recipe for Black Eyed Peas and Greens is so delicious, you'll want to eat it throughout the year. Serve it over rice or with cornbread for a satisfying meal.
Instant Pot Wild Rice w/ Mushrooms (Easy, Vegan, GF) - Veggie Chick
Instant Pot Millet With Vegetables
Vegan Lentil Soup |Instant Pot-Friendly
This easy Vegan Lentil Soup is chock full of wholesome ingredients and can be on the table in about 30-minutes. It’s a one-pot meal, so clean-up is a breeze! I’ve included directions for cooking on the stovetop, Instant Pot, and crockpot.
10 Minute Spicy Thai Noodle Bowls
Instant Pot Spicy Thai Noodle Bowl -The easiest noodle recipe ever! A quick recipe for flavorful Asia inspired noodle made right in the instant pot. You can get a family favorite meal on the table even faster on busy nights! Leftovers are yummy, hot or cold!
Vegan Creamy Tomato Soup (Instant Pot)
Vegan Palak Paneer – Palak Tofu
This oil free vegan palak paneer blends the sweet taste of spinach with invigorating ginger, garlic, and spices. To make it vegan, paneer cheese is replaced with tofu.
Instant Pot Seitan (Stovetop instructions included)
Instant Pot Tom Yum Soup Recipe
This Instant Pot Tom Yum Soup Recipe is delectably spicy, tangy and salty. It is vegan, gluten free, oil free and made with simple ingredients. It’s a one pot, easy and warm bowl of deliciousness that can be enjoyed all year round. It has a nice authentic and comforting Thai flavor.
Dairy-Free Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes (No Drain!)
Looking for the best, easiest, and creamiest mashed potatoes? These vegan dairy-free Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes (No Drain!) are for you.
Instant Pot Chana Masala (Easy, Oil-Free + Vegan/GF) -Veggie Chick
Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup
Instant Pot Mexican Beans
Instant pot Mexican beans made from scratch and easy and tasty! You'll wonder why you haven't made this simple pantry recipe sooner.
Creamy Vegan Instant Pot Brown Rice & Vegetable Soup
Instant Pot Coconut Rice
This Instant Pot Coconut Rice is absolutely oil free and high in fiber since I made it with brown rice. It pairs well with almost any entrée or can be eaten as is. Along with being vegan it is gluten free and has a delicious blend of flavors.
Easy Vegan Sweet Potato Chili (oil free, gluten free, instant pot)
Budget friendly easy vegan sweet potato chili that is oil free, gluten free, and great for weight loss.
Lentil Quinoa Soup - Instant Pot
Rice Pudding With Mango
Rich and creamy Rice Pudding with mango is our dessert of the day. Here are simple directions with step-by-step pictures for simple comfort food that will soon become your favorite option for a quick dessert!
If you try some of these recipes, be sure to let me know what you think in the comments.
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